As we approach Israel’s 75th birthday while Israelis and Palestinians on the ground continue to struggle to preserve and create a full democracy, we offer this prayer by Rabbi Ayelet […]
Standing Together organizers protest for “Minimum 40,” a minimum wage campaign in Israel. **** I don’t write or say much about what’s happening in Israel because frankly, there’s plenty of […]
The Shabbat before Purim is known as Shabbat Zachor, when we unpack the story of a blood feud between Israel and Amalek which stretches from the time of Moses through […]
February is Jewish Disability, Awareness, and Inclusion Month. In recognition of this important initiative, Rabbi Lizzi welcomed Mishkanite Anna Giuliano to speak about her experiences as a member of the […]
Even with a charismatic, visionary leader like Moshe, big changes are impossible without ordinary people choosing to bravely place their faith in a better future. At our February 4th Saturday […]
Give the trees what they really want for their birthday — decarbonization. Recently, Rabbi Steven spoke with environmental activist Hans Detweiler for Tu B’Shevat (listen on Contact Chai!). Hans is […]
At our Friday Night service on January 27th, following a painful week of mass shootings, Rabbi Deena delivered a drash on this week’s parsha from Exodus comparing its plagues of […]
At our October 14th Friday Night Shabbat service, we were joined by guest speaker Jonathan Mendoza to celebrate Sukkot and Hispanic Heritage Month. Mendoza is an award-winning Jewish and Mexican-American […]
Ezra Galant is an eighth grade student who recently celebrated his BMitzvah at Mishkan. As part of the BMitzvah process, students take on a tzedek/justice project. Together we learn about […]
On June 24th, 2022, shortly before the final Shabbat of Pride Month, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In a concurring opinion, Justice Thomas plainly stated his desire to […]
